Chapter 3 Vocabulary Flashcards
Onslaught
a violent attack, or a situation where you are suddenly bombarded with a lot of things or people all at once
Speculation
the act of formulating an opinion or theory without fully researching or investigating
Dispensation
special permission to not have to follow a rule or to not be bound by a particular code of behavior
Irked
annoyed
Cordially
something done in a heartfelt or warm manner
Expounding
the act by which something is expounded
Erratic
something that is not consistent or is lacking in a fixed course
Tranquility
a state of peace or calm
Retrieved
find and bring or to bring back or restore, whether physically or mentally
Sprint
something done quickly at a fast pace, especially a race
Iniquities
a sin or wrong doing
Flintly
of, containing, or reminiscent of flint.
Persevere
to stick with something, even if it becomes difficult
Furor
frenzy or an outrage
Contentious
someone who is argumentative or a situation where there is discord
Condescension
an attitude of superiority or looking down on others
Compemptuous
showing contempt; scornful
Diminutive
extremely or unusually small
Dispersed
distribute or spread over a wide area
Fraught
filled with or destined to result in
Monosyllabic
consisting of one syllable
Fractious
irritable and quarrelsome
Aminable
open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled
Crackling bread
a type of bread, made of cornmeal
Compromise
an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions
Disapprobation
strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds
Gravely
something done seriously or somberly, or something that is very serious and bad
Aloft
up in or into the air; overhead.
Auspicious
conducive to success; favorable
